Independent Agency

Tax Increase Jitters
Brokerage Ops Tax Increase Jitters
Fears of potential U.S. tax increases cause more brokerages to consider a merger...
June 1, 2021
Flight to Quality
Brokerage Ops Flight to Quality
What are the options for quality, consultant-minded brokerages that need capital...
May 2, 2021
6 Reasons to Consider Insurance BPOs
Brokerage Ops 6 Reasons to Consider Insurance BPOs
Brooke Whitney, Patra sales solution consultant for employee benefits, and Jessi...
Sponsored By Patra May 31, 2020
I'm Right, You're Wrong
Brokerage Ops I'm Right, You're Wrong
When we stop listening to others’ opinions and accepting new ideas, we miss ou...
November 26, 2019
Succession Planning Isn't Enough
Brokerage Ops Succession Planning Isn't Enough
What do you really want in life? If you haven’t considered this question as yo...
October 29, 2019
A Hardening Market Should Inspire Change
Industry A Hardening Market Should Inspire Change
The status quo is evolving. What are you going to do about it?
September 27, 2019
Price Isn't Everything
Brokerage Ops Price Isn't Everything
Don’t lose sight of strategic alignment when you find a nicely priced deal.
August 14, 2019
New Year, Same Familiar Face
Industry New Year, Same Familiar Face
Private equity continues to drive M&A.
Sponsored By MarshBerry March 29, 2019
You Own the Business—So Deal!
Brokerage Ops You Own the Business—So Deal!
If a deal “feels right,” shop around.
March 27, 2019
Personal Lines Profits
Industry Personal Lines Profits
Acquiring a personal lines agency that is generational and focused on a personal...
March 27, 2019